Software Engineering

Vacancies are increasing, technological evolution is accelerating, and identifying top candidates is trickier than ever.

For over ten years, Trust in SODA have taken a community-led approach to recruitment, and in that time, we’ve helped thousands of incredible software engineers find meaningful work in a world that won’t sit still.

Between the influx of candidates and the widespread adoption of AI, software engineering is in a transition period, making it difficult for hiring managers to conduct prompt searches. This is where we come in.

Our specialist software engineer recruiters have the knowledge, means, and community network needed to pinpoint top software engineering talent in a turbulent tech market.

We provide proven full-service permanent and contract talent solutions across the UK, Ireland, the US, Switzerland, Germany, and Luxembourg. Whether you’re hoping to build out an entire software engineering function, jumpstart your latest project, or move into your first interim software engineering job, the Trust in SODA team is here to help.

Want to know more? Contact the team today to find out how we can support your hiring needs. 

 

LIVE JOBS

London, Greater London, South East, England
Senior Software Engineer
We're partnering with a truly revolutionary infrastructure company that's fundamentally transforming how digital and physical components interact in the age of AI. Their core mission is to empower teams to build and deploy sophisticated systems by providing scalable, secure, and robust infrastructure solutions for development, deployment, and scaling.This is your chance to join an organization at the forefront of technological innovation and have some fun with it! With more demand for their product than they can currently meet, we're looking to grow their engineering team.We're seeking a Senior Software Engineer with strong experience in:Go (our primary language) or PythonCloud platforms: AWS, GCP, or AzureKubernetesAPI development: RESTful API, gRPCSQL (specifically PostgreSQL)An interest in AIIn this role, you'll be instrumental in architecting and developing high-performance, cloud-native backend systems, scalable APIs, and the infrastructure necessary to power their AI workloads, including LLMs and GPU-based services.📍 Location: This is a fully remote position within the UK. Unfortunately, we're unable to offer sponsorship for this role.If this sounds interesting, drop me a message 😊
Dominika Kodadova Dominika Kodadova
London, Greater London, South East, England
Principal Software Engineer
We're partnering with a truly revolutionary infrastructure company that's fundamentally transforming how digital and physical components interact in the age of AI. Their core mission is to empower teams building and deploying sophisticated systems by providing scalable, secure, and robust infrastructure solutions for development, deployment, and scaling.This is your chance to join an organization at the forefront of technological innovation and have some fun with it! 😉 With more demand for their product than they can currently meet, we're looking to grow their engineering team.We're seeking a Principal Software Engineer with strong experience in:Go (our primary language) or PythonCloud platforms: AWS, GCP, or AzureKubernetesAPI development: RESTful API and gRPCSQL (We're using PostgreSQL)This role also requires proven expertise in:Tech LeadershipDesign & Architecture – a deep understanding of patterns and anti-patternsAI – Familiarity with publicly available models (e.g., Grok, LLaMA, DeepSeek) is considered a significant asset.In this role, you'll be instrumental in architecting and developing high-performance, cloud-native backend systems, scalable APIs, and the infrastructure necessary to power their AI workloads, including LLMs and GPU-based services.📌This is a fully remote position within the UK. Unfortunately, we're unable to offer sponsorship for this role.If this sounds like a bit of you, drop me a message 😊
Dominika Kodadova Dominika Kodadova
Greater London, South East, England
Python Engineer
A growing HealthTech startup is seeking a Senior Python Engineer to join their mission in revolutionizing health, helping to detect any signs of chronic diseases early. This organization is at the forefront of early detection and prevention of life-altering diseases, leveraging advanced technology to identify subtle indicators within healthcare data.This is a unique chance for an autonomous individual to drive an ambitious software project, building a first-in-kind preventative health platform and seeing their efforts directly impact lives. The company is looking for a senior engineer to work in a fast-paced agile team, dedicated to improving health outcomes at scale.What You'll BringWe're looking for someone with:3 years of commercial engineering experienceExpertise with Python, including frameworks like Django, and experience designing APIs and services using microservices architecture.Good experience with cloud engineering (Google Cloud preferred).Familiarity with large databases (SQL/NoSQL, ElasticSearch/OpenSearch) and Linux system administration.Excellent communication skills and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.Desirable SkillsBonus points if you have:Experience with medical imaging data formats (DICOM, NIFTI) and healthcare interoperability standards (FHIR).A background in engineering machine learning solutions for production systems.Experience deploying software within healthcare systems and navigating medical device regulations (e.g., FDA/MHRA, ISO 13485/27001If this sounds interesting, drop me a message :)
Dominika Kodadova Dominika Kodadova
London, Greater London, South East, England
Senior Python Engineer
We're seeking an experienced Python Engineer to join a scaling FinTech company revolutionizing the way businesses access finance, supporting their future growth. As a key member of our team, you'll develop cutting-edge technology that empowers businesses and contributes to a more inclusive financial ecosystem. We are all about leveling up the playing field 😊👌📍London - ideally 1 d/w, but can be flexibleWhy Join Us?Make a real impact: Contribute to a mission-driven company that's empowering businesses and shaping the future of finance.Grow your career: Join a high-growth environment with opportunities for professional development and advancement. You'll be working with some incredible engineers and have access to L&D budget to use as you wish!Enjoy a rewarding work-life balance: Competitive salary, flexible work arrangements, and a comprehensive benefits package.Be part of a vibrant culture: Experience a dynamic and supportive work environment with team events, social clubs, and a focus on employee well-being. Did I mention their last trip to France? 🍷About You:You're a Python expert with a strong foundation in back-end engineering principles.You have a deep understanding of relational databases and experience building, managing, and optimizing them (ideally PostgreSQL)You're passionate about data and possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Keen to be part of a dynamic & growing environment that strongly favors an ownership-led approachBonus Points:Experience with Django and PostgreSQL.Experience in Front-End development, particularly with React TypeScript.Payment/Credit or Credit Card industry experienceFamiliarity with DevOps practices, including containerization and CI/CD.A strong academic background in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.Ready to make your mark? Drop me a message 📩
Dominika Kodadova Dominika Kodadova
London, Greater London, South East, England
Principal Engineer
We're seeking an experienced Principal/Staff Engineer to join a scaling FinTech company revolutionizing the way businesses access finance, supporting their future growth. As a key member of our team, you'll develop cutting-edge technology that empowers businesses and contributes to a more inclusive financial ecosystem. We are all about leveling up the playing field 😊👌📍London - ideally 1 d/w, but can be flexibleWhy Join Us?Make a real impact: Contribute to a mission-driven company that's empowering businesses and shaping the future of finance.Grow your career: Join a high-growth environment with opportunities for professional development and advancement. You'll be working with some incredible engineers and have access to L&D budget to use as you wish!Enjoy a rewarding work-life balance: Competitive salary, flexible work arrangements, and a comprehensive benefits package.Be part of a vibrant culture: Experience a dynamic and supportive work environment with team events, social clubs, and a focus on employee well-being. Did I mention their last trip to France? 🍷About You:You're a seasoned engineer with a proven track record of technical leadership, significant ownership, and driving design and architectural decisions. You thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment and are passionate about building robust, scalable, and high-performance systems.System Design & Architecture: You'll have the autonomy to re-architect and evolve core systems to meet ambitious, ever-changing challenges. This includes conceiving new projects for continuous improvement, collaborating with other principal engineers to ensure a coherent system design, and shaping the technical roadmap for long-term success.Leadership and Influence: You'll share a clear technical vision, aligning closely with product and analytics teams to achieve our overarching goals.Tech Agnostic Expertise: Python, Golang, TypeScript, or similar. (We're using Python & Django)Ownership & Delivery: You take full ownership of projects from conception to deployment, ensuring high-quality delivery and continuous improvement.Database Mastery: You have a deep understanding of relational databases (ideally PostgreSQL) and extensive experience in building, managing, and optimizing complex data structures and queries.Bonus Points:Experience within the Payments, Credit, or Credit Card industry.Familiarity with modern Front-End frameworks (e.g., React TypeScript).Expertise in DevOps practices, including containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), CI/CD, and cloud platforms.A strong academic background in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.Ready to make your mark and lead our technical evolution? Drop us a message! 📩
Dominika Kodadova Dominika Kodadova
Hoxton, Greater London, South East, England
Front-End Engineer
We're seeking an experienced Front-End Engineer to join a scaling FinTech company revolutionizing the way businesses access finance, supporting their future growth. As a key member of our team, you'll develop cutting-edge technology that empowers businesses and contributes to a more inclusive financial ecosystem. We are all about leveling up the playing field 😊👌📍London - ideally 1 d/w, but can be flexible 😊👌📍London - ideally 1 d/w, but can be flixibleWhy Join Us?Make a real impact: Contribute to a mission-driven company that's empowering businesses and shaping the future of finance.Grow your career: Join a high-growth environment with opportunities for professional development and advancement. You'll be working with some incredible engineers and have access to L&D budget to use as you wish!Enjoy a rewarding work-life balance: Competitive salary, flexible work arrangements, and a comprehensive benefits package.Be part of a vibrant culture: Experience a dynamic and supportive work environment with team events, social clubs, and a focus on employee well-being. Did I mention their last trip to France? 🍷About You:4 years of experience with TypeScript & ReactYou're passionate about data and possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Keen to be part of a dynamic & growing environment that strongly favors an ownership-led approach.Bonus Points: 👀Experience with Django and PostgreSQL - can happily shift the role to FS (FE leaning)A strong academic background in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.Ready to make your mark? Drop me a message 📩
Dominika Kodadova Dominika Kodadova
County Dublin, Ireland
Senior Software Engineer (Golang)
Senior Software Engineer (Golang)We're working exclusively with one of the fastest growing tech firms in North America to build out a brand new software engineering team for their Irish expansion. They have been hiring for a mix of full-stack and backend developers and this next phase of hiring focuses on the backend. They have a mixed stack but tend to prefer Go for software engineering tasks and Python for data intensive work. There's a lot of really interesting stuff to get your teeth into in this role, initially with the team focusing on the maintenance of several data pipelines as well as a new billing and metering implementation. The plan will be eventually to migrate those data pipelines with the team then available to tackle new key engineering tasks and projects. Key tech requirements: Hands-on engineering experience with GolangPython and Java skills also a plusExperience working in an AWS environment is preferred but GCP and Azure backgrounds can also be consideredGood Database experience with the likes of SQL, Graph QL and No SQL technologies.A big bonus would be having already spent time in a fast/hyper growth tech company/Start-UpThey have a Dublin office, but the roles will offer excellent work from home flex with maybe once monthly trips to the office. If you'd like to find out more, send over your CV or ping Adam Whitehurst at Trust in Soda for more info!
Adam Whitehurst  Adam Whitehurst
Berlin, Germany
Java Developer
Soda is proud to partner with a fast-moving, AI-focused tech company that's redefining how businesses engage with their customers through smart, multilingual automation platforms. As part of a high-trust, autonomous engineering team, they’re now looking for a Senior Java Developer to help drive a large-scale backend modernisation effort while contributing to frontend migration projects.Role: Senior Backend Developer (Java)Location: Fully Remote (Must be a German Resident)Salary: up to €75kLanguage: German fluency (minimum C1) requiredWhat You’ll Be Doing:Backend-Focused (80%)Develop scalable services using Java (v8 )Work with REST APIs, WebSockets, messaging systemsImplement robust testing with JUnit and SonarQubeWork with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MS-SQL, Oracle)(Bonus) Help support Azure cloud deploymentsFrontend-Minded (20%)Support migration to modern Svelte frontendProvide onboarding or technical guidance to team members new to SvelteWhat We’re Looking For:5–6 years of professional experienceStrong backend development background in JavaExposure to frontend frameworks like Svelte is a plusGerman language proficiency (C1 minimum) and strong English (B2 )Previous experience working independently or in freelance/consulting environments is a big plusThis is great opportunity for a skilled backend developer who enjoys variety, project ownership, and working in a mature, engineering-driven environment that values both collaboration and independence.Apply now to learn more or refer someone in your network! :)
Ryan HillRyan Hill
APTIV
20
Roles Placed
Aptiv, a global tech leader with over 190,000 employees in 46 countries, is developing safer and more sustainable vehicles, including autonomous driving technology. They faced challenges sourcing and retaining top talent in a competitive market with high demand and rising pay rates for specialised tech candidates. Partnering with Trust in SODA provided access to a wider talent pool through an expansive community network. This partnership has positively impacted Aptiv's ability to meet client demand by reducing the time to fill and securing high-quality hires through a wider talent pool.
Aptiv
ARM
6
Key Hires
100%
Fill Rate
Arm, a global leader in computing technology, sought to fill niche roles and partnered with Trust in SODA based on a recommendation from an RPO provider. SODA collaborated with Arm to refine their hiring process, focusing on both technical skills and cultural fit. This involved weekly market insights, qualification calls, and onsite visits to understand Arm's culture. The improved process resulted in a 1.9:1 CV-to-interview ratio and a 1:1 fill rate for all vacancies since May 2023.
arm
CAPGEMINI
169
Placements
118
Permanent
51
Contract
For over 50 years, Capgemini have delivered transformative business solutions to their clients through leading-edge tech, industry expertise and a highly talented workforce. They faced challenges attracting top talent in a candidate-short market, compounded by UK mobility and security clearance requirements. Partnering with Trust in SODA, Capgemini benefited from dedicated resources, tailored searches, specialized teams, and a global network. SODA quickly became a top supplier, exceeding hiring targets annually and supporting high-volume projects for major clients like Deliveroo, John Lewis, EDF, and public sector organisations.
Capgemini

‘Trust in Soda were one of the key suppliers in relation to both quality and volume of candidates successfully placed.

Communication was key to this success, and our working relationship only strengthened as the year progressed, with mutual respect and honesty being the theme of conversations.’

COMAVE GLOBAL
38
Permanent Hires
SODA Max
Hiring Solution
12
Contract Hires

ComAve are building the first-ever super app designed exclusively for sports fans, turning passion into rewards. ComAve is redefining what it means to be a fan, blending technology, gamification, and loyalty rewards to create a one-of-a-kind ecosystem where fans always win

After landing £100m in funding, they were experiencing serious growth and had no talent or HR function. Trust in SODA started with recruiting the HR team and then became the talent function. Setting the strategy for all five of the Comave businesses, we provided a linked ecosystem for talent attraction and management. 

We successfully recruited across Sales, Technology, Engineering, Operations and Marketing, from Junior to C Suite including the COO, across Europe, covering Eastern Europe, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and France, as well as the UK. Following the successful completion of multiiple placements, we are delighted to now be supporting Comave in North America and South America. 

One of the most important requirement to Comave is speed of delivery, and the SODA team have delivered every time. In addition we have supported with an EOR Solution, and implemented a Workable ATS for the team there. 

 

Comave Global
Sarah Lee

Lauren made it a great experience!! She understood from minute 1 what I needed and was super quick finding the perfect person. She was always available, answered all my questions and made me and the candidate feel super attended all the time."

Sarah Lee
Sarah Lee
People Director
DELIVERY HERO
46
Hires
As Delivery Hero were going through a period of growth due to the internationalisation of their product offering, they onboarded SODA as an embedded partner to assist with reducing time to hire and accessing international talent pools. Working closely with internal stakeholders, we worked across multiple business units and were successful in making 46 hires across React, Mobile, Engineering Management, Go, Flutter, Product, Scala, Data Science, Data Engineers, MLOps.
Delivery Hero

E-commerce, Food

SODA Max
DELOITTE
57
Key Hires
Trust in SODA has been partnered with Deloitte Ireland for over five years, and in that time, we've made 57 hires across tech and finance roles. Recognising the challenges of Ireland's tech talent market, Deloitte expanded their partnership to include SODA's Contract team. SODA doubled their candidate database within 12 months using a diversity-focused approach, expanding access to a broader talent pool across key areas like software engineering, DevOps, data, cloud, infrastructure, and creative. Leveraging deep industry knowledge, SODA quickly identified niche talent without compromising quality, becoming Deloitte's top-performing agency.
Deloitte
DIGI2AL
59
Roles Placed
Digi2al, experiencing rapid growth, sought a recruitment partner with expertise in immersive GDS technologies to support project planning. They needed to quickly scale their delivery capability without sacrificing quality to meet client demands. Trust in SODA provided a dedicated team, built virtual talent pools, and proactively completed pre-employment checks to expedite hiring. This collaborative approach resulted in 59 successful placements over 18 months. Ultimately, this partnership enabled Digi2al to expand, pursue new opportunities, and enhance its brand reputation.
Digi2al
DYSON
34
Roles Placed
Dyson, a global tech pioneer, needed to expand its creative and technical teams at its competitive institute in Malmsbury, England. Facing geographical restrictions and a desire to diversify its shortlists, Dyson partnered with the Trust in SODA team. SODA immersed itself in Dyson's culture through on-site visits, then leveraged an international network and market-mapping expertise to fulfil Dyson’s hiring needs on time and in budget.
Dyson

Having placed 34 contract roles, Trust in SODA emerged as one of Dyson’s Top suppliers across Technology & Creative roles. 

G.NETWORK
32
Critical Hires
G.Network, upgrading London's internet with full-fibre broadband, needed to rapidly scale its team to support its ambitious expansion. Facing the challenges of hyper-growth, they partnered with Trust in SODA to optimize their hiring process. SODA provided a steady talent pipeline of high-quality candidates through dedicated resources, diversity-focused searches, and market insights. Over two years, SODA delivered 32 mission-critical hires across DevOps, Design & Change, Software Engineering, and Infrastructure, enabling G.Network to accelerate its scaling efforts.
G.Network
John Porter

‘Adam, Viki, Gabs and the wider team at Soda have been highly instrumental in enabling our scaling plans over the last few years. They have delivered some high calibre and strategic resources to our business quickly and are always ready to support our needs when required. As a client, I always feel that I have their complete focus and attention. I would highly recommend their services’.’

John Porter
John Porter
Head of Talent Acquisition
GUIDANT GLOBAL
129
Roles Placed
17
Brands Serviced
Guidant Global takes a creative approach to talent management. Having delivered bespoke recruitment solutions to clients all over the globe, Guidant Global is breaking the mould in the MSP, RPO, and SOW markets. To meet mounting demand and alleviate subsequent pressure on candidate pay rates, Guidant Global turned to the team at Trust in SODA to deliver complex hiring projects to their end clients. To date, the SODA squad have provided talent solutions across technology and enablement for seventeen of Guidant Global’s customers, including Dyson, Burberry, Pfizer, The AA, and Novartis. The seamless integration of Trust in SODA’s permanent and contract teams has created dependable hiring coverage across DevOps, Software Engineering, Cloud and Infrastructure, Data, and Creative roles.
Guidant Global
David Miranda

Trinnovo Group is a valued and trusted partner in our never-ending quest to find talent. 

David Miranda
David Miranda
Talent Consultant
NATWEST BOXED
23
Key Hires
Natwest Boxed, the UK's leading banking-as-a-service provider, needed to rapidly expand its team by 30 people in two months to support their growing customer base. They needed to fill hard-to-reach roles across SDET, Engineering Management, Java Development, and Product Management. Partnering with Trust in SODA, they leveraged a dedicated team of five recruiters. This collaboration resulted in over 100 shortlisted candidates, 45 interviews, and 23 successful placements within the tight two-month timeframe.
Natwest Boxed
Mike Jetson

NatWest Boxed and Trust in Soda have built a successful partnership focused on specialist engineering recruitment, ensuring access to top-tier talent. Together, they have prioritized diverse hiring, helping NatWest Boxed strengthen its engineering teams with a more inclusive and high-performing workforce.

Mike Jetson
Mike Jetson
(Talent Acquisition Lead - NatWest Boxed & Mettle by NatWest)

MEET THE TEAM

Oliver Perry

Managing Director

Lauren Langdell

Director (DACH) and Founder at Women in DevOps

Ryan Hill

Sales Director

Ryan Jones

Associate Director - US

Adam Brinkley

Business Manager

Adam Whitehurst

Senior Principal Consultant

Billie Spencer

Senior Principal Consultant

Zaynab Khan

Senior Recruitment Consultant - DACH

Dominika Kodadova

Principal Consultant

Alex Okla

Senior Principal Consultant

Nathan Peters

Team Lead & Senior Contract Recruitment Consultant

Daniel Mapstone

Executive Consultant

Joe Dukes

Consultant (US)

Michelle Sutherland

Delivery Consultant

Lesedi Komape

Search Consultant - Contract

Robyn Links

Search Consultant